2015 District Test Entomology CDE

An organism that lives and feeds on or in an organism of another species, which it usually injures, is A a parasite B a pathogen C a pathogen and a parasite D a predator A

Tympanic organs are found on which part of the insect body? A all of these B abdomen C legs D thorax A

Which kind of mouthparts are the most common in insects? A siphoning B sucking C chewing D none of these C

An American naturalist Carolus Linnaeus introduced a two-word system for naming organisms. A False B True A

All scientific names are Latin. A True B False A

Insects are the only animals that have three pairs of jointed legs. A False B True B

The anterior spiracles normally A inhale and exhale B inhale C exhale B

Which of these sucking mouthpart structures of insects do the actual piercing of tissue? A mandibles and maxillae B mandibles C labium D maxillae A

Which of the following is responsible for the great adaptability of insects? A short lifespans B short lifespanshigh and reproductivity C high reproductivity D rapid mutations B

Dust and wettable powder insecticides are not easily carried in the air. A True B False B

Most insects have a life cycle that lasts for: A 1-2 years B 2-3 years C <1 year D 3-4 years C

Any arthropod that has wings is an insect. A False B True B

The appendage modified for depositing eggs in a suitable site is called the A ovipyle B ovipositor C none of these D micropyle B

Which of these groups can properly be pinned horizontally through the thorax? A damselflies B dragonflies and damselflies C true bugs D dragonflies B

Which of these insect groups is pined through the wings? A beetles B wasps C flies D grasshoppers A

What major evolutionary adaptation allowed arthropods to colonize land? A legs B exoskeleton C all of these D lungs B

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The immature stages of insects that have incomplete (simple) metamorphosis are called A nymphs and naiads B larvae C nymphs D naiads A

Monarch butterfly caterpillars do not feed on anything except milkweed plants. A False B True B

Which of these series of terms lists the segments of an insect leg in the correct order? A trochanter—coxa—femur—tibia—tarsus B coxa—trochanter—femur—tibia—tarsus C none of these D coxa—trochanter—tibia—femur—tarsus B

Which insect behavior pattern is ritualized and employed to attract a mate? A communication B courtship C grooming D none of these B

The Soil Conservation Service can provide you with information on the geology of an area. A False B True B

A berlese funnel is most useful for collecting aquatic insects. A False B True A

Which of the following groups is NOT commonly pinned on a spreading board? A Dragonflies B Butterflies C grasshoppers D true bugs D

Pollution that comes from an specific, identifiable place is referred to as A specific B point-source and specific C environmental D point-source D

Insect behavior is largely learned as they grow. A False B True A

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In social bees and wasps, unfertilized eggs develop into A workers B males C females D queens B

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The hardness of the exoskeleton is due to the proportion of __________ in the cuticle: A fat B carbohydrate C protein D none of these C

The mutual exchange of food and other desirable substances between colony members is called A copulation B none of these C trophallaxis D chemollaxis C

The insect thorax is divided into how many distinct segments? A two B five C three D four C

The world perceived by insects consists more of smells and tastes than of light and sound. A True B False A

Pesticide that moves away from the application site in the air is usually called A drift B none of these C smog D plume A

The word Arthropoda literally means: A none of these B hardened skin C jointed foot D segmented body C

Scorpions have large pincers that are actually modified A legs B none of these C antennae D mouthparts D

Insect pins may damage the delicate structures of small insects. Small insects are mounted on A points B pinning blocks C none of these D labels A

The number of distinct stages in the life cycle of insects with complete metamorphosis is A 5 B 4 C 3 D none of these B

Which of these groups does NOT possess antennae? A insects B arachnids C centipedes D crustaceans B

Which muscles are responsible for moving the insect’s wings up and down? A indirect flight muscles B all of these C direct flight muscles D abdominal flight muscles A

Which of these chewing mouthpart structures of insects is analogous to our upper lip? A labrum B labium C mandible D maxilla A

Granular pesticides are designed to form a vapor when they are released into the air. A False B True A

Insect legs are attached to which of the following regions: A thorax B head C thorax and abdomen D abdomen A

Which of the following substances is NOT transported in the insect ‘blood’ A waste B food C food and oxygen D oxygen D

Insect muscles are all attached to the inside of the exoskeleton. A True B False A

All insects belong to the Class Arthropoda. A False B True A

Which of these groups of insects has some species that are NOT true social insects? A bees B ants C termites D bees and ants A

All flying insects have two pairs of wings. A False B True A

Which of these arthropods possesses a pair of poison claws on the first segment behind the head? A spiders B centipedes C millipedes D ticks B

Which kinds of pest require control occasionally or intermittently? A continuous pests B sporadic pests C sporadic pests and continuous pests D potential pests B

The irritation from a mosquito bite is due to the body’s response to mosquito saliva. A True B False A

Any small creature with more than four legs is a bug. A True B False B

Insects are generally easier to control in the egg and pupal stages. A False B True A

Sexual reproduction is the normal pattern among insects. A True B False A

Pesticides that are more soluble in water are _______ _____ to move into ground water. A less likely B neither less or more likely C more likely C

Which of these terms is NOT one of the two classifications given to plants and animals in danger of becoming extinct? A endangered B theatened and protected C protected D threatened C

Insects can see colors that we cannot see. A False B True B

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of insect wings? A song B none of these C flight D camouflage B

A pesticide that is more toxic to some kinds of pests than to others is A selective B none of these C restrictive D systemic A

What is the triangular area on the mesonotum of insects called? A none of these B scutellum C sternum D scutum B

The amount or kind of food given to a bee or wasp larva determines if it will be a queen or not. A True B False A

The class Arachnida includes all of the following groups EXCEPT: A mites B spiders C fleas D ticks C

When one pesticide is used repeatedly on the same pest in the same place, it becomes more deadly. A False B True A

Which of the following characteristics affects the general wing beat frequency of an insect? A wing size B body weight C muscle strength D body weight and wing size D

Honeybees use the ‘waggle dance’ to communicate the location of food close to the hive. A False B True B

Chemical messages emitted to communicate with other members of the same species are A allomones B pheromones C synomones D none of these B

Sites or living things in the environment that are easily injured by a pesticide are called A protected areas B sensitive areas and conservation areas C sensitive areas D conservation areas C

A horseshoe crab is an arthropod. A True B False A

Soft-bodied insects are best preserved in what concentration of alcohol? A 50% B 70% C none of these D 90% B

Insects have an exoskeleton made of a durable organic compound called: A chitin B pectin C none of these D cellulose A

Each of the stages preceding a molt of the exoskeleton is called A a caste B an exuvium C an instar D none of these C

The only use for insect wings is flight. A True B False B

Pesticides that adsorb strongly to soil are ____________ to move into ground water. A nether less or more likely B less likely C more likely B

The most common type of sucking mouthparts in insects are A lacerating-sucking B siphoning C none of these D piercing-sucking D

The breathing system of an insect’s body opens to the outside through openings called A tracheae and air sacs B tracheae C air sacs D spiracles D